More than 90 area high school students join together for a night of music live from the VCSU Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts.

VCSU Music General Student Recital - Oct. 7, 2025 Live from the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts.

Dr. Kenneth Jimenez, an associate professor of music at Valley City State University, provides a detailed guide for the horn audition for the North Dakota All State Band. Dr. Jimenez offers insights into practicing the required etude, interpreting musical notation, and selecting a contrasting solo piece.00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:22 Understanding the Etude 00:31 Etude Recording 01:57 Musical Interpretation Tips 02:49 Dynamics and Phrasing 05:26 Selecting a Solo Piece 06:34 Solo Sample 07:26 Conclusion and Contact Information

In this video, VCSU Associate Professor Dr. Kenneth Jimenez gives suggestions for completing the North Dakota All State Jazz Trumpet audition. A recording of the excerpt of Reunion Blues by Alan Baylock is included. He covers various aspects including stylistic tips, practice strategies, and equipment advice. He also discusses the importance of improvisation and suggests 'So What' by Miles Davis as a contrasting piece for the audition. 00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Video 00:36 Etude Recording 01:06 Overview of the Audition Piece 01:25 Dynamics and Musicality Tips 02:52 Equipment and Instrument Advice 05:02 Techniques for Upper Register Success 09:57 Improvisation Tips and Recommendations 12:20 Final Tips and Conclusion

A guide to the 2025-2026 North Dakota (ND) All State Trumpet Audition, including Rubank p.51 #17. Presented by Dr. Kenneth Jimenez, Associate Professor of Music at Valley City State University.